diff --git a/c64/kernal/tape/tape_common.s b/c64/kernal/tape/tape_common.s
index 57b61ae6..13d2415b 100644
--- a/c64/kernal/tape/tape_common.s
+++ b/c64/kernal/tape/tape_common.s
@@ -118,6 +118,11 @@ tape_wait_play_loop:
 
 tape_wait_play_done:
 
+	// Prepare for reading
+
+	lda #$01
+	sta CAS1                           // set the interlock
+
 	jsr print_return
 	jmp tape_screen_hide_motor_on